Climate Solutions Centre
Bringing diverse voices together to inform and inspire more Australians to support climate solutions.
The first climate communications centre in Australia’s museum sector, the Climate Solutions Centre works to increase positive public engagement in climate change.
About the Climate Solutions Centre
The Australian Museum (AM) has established a Climate Solutions Centre (CSC) to bring together cutting-edge research and insights from people on the ground to create ways of engaging broad audiences with climate solutions.
The CSC has commenced work (June 2022), upscaling the AM’s existing climate initiatives. The CSC team is reaching more people than ever with exhibitions, touring exhibitions, events, workshops, digital resources and school programs.
Our purpose
Collaboration
To bring people together to inform and inspire commitment to climate solutions.
Communication
To communicate powerful stories for positive futures.
Engagement
To engage a wider audience for climate change through the AM’s outreach onsite, offsite and online.
Current highlights
© Conservation Volunteers Australia
Future now
Future Now, a touring exhibition about sustainability created by the Australian Museum. Featuring three dioramas that bring sustainable landscapes to life, the exhibition showcases exciting ways Australians are taking action now to create the future they want. Touring from July 2022.
Mt Resilience
Mt Resilience, a virtual town to explore ways we can face fires, floods and storms effectively.
Talbot Oration
The Talbot Oration, an annual event bringing great thinkers and innovators to the stage.
Structure
The Climate Solutions Centre is headed up by Kim McKay, Director & CEO of the Australian Museum along with the Executive Leadership Team and is managed by Dr Jenny Newell.
An Advisory Group has been appointed, bringing together twenty-eight of Australia’s greatest minds in climate solutions. The Advisory Group members will help guide and inform the CSC’s programs.
For more information contact: jenny.newell@australian.museum
Supporting Partner
Future Now touring exhibition
Explore the benefits of sustainable living in this new exhibition jam-packed with exciting ideas for what we can do now to create a more liveable future.
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Learn about climate change with Mt Resilience
Discover how communities can plan for and respond to the impacts of climate change with Mt Resilience, an interactive webAR experience.
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